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Christine Hutchins wrote a new post, Love 'n' Hugs 5 years, 10 months ago
It’s been a funny old time…and it still is a little bit strange. I’m sure that there are some of you out there who have managed to significantly reduce your stash, sewing for a range of causes out there. I have been…
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So pretty! They would look gorgeous as log cabin block square centres, picking up the key shades from the embroidery in fabrics, too.
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There’s an idea! I know that some people following the Stitch-Along have opted for this. As I want to do each block twice, I may decide to do log cabin for some of them.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, FPP – a revolution! 5 years, 11 months ago
The lovely people at Patterntrace have launched a new, British made, product to make FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing) so much easier.If you have ever struggled with fussy cutting, or just working out the…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Beyond the Festival of Quilts 5 years, 11 months ago
During a time when we’re unable to come together for the annual celebration of The Festival of Quilts, the team at The Festival of Quilts have introduced a brand new online initiative “Beyond The Festival of…
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Gütermann Sew All Nostalgic Tins 5 years, 11 months ago
Every now and then something arrives in the shops that you really must have, and this might just be one of those times. Whether you are treating yourself, or looking for something to treat a friend, these lovely t…
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I am definitely going to look these up….
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Ruth Garner wrote a new post, Resilience; UKQU Mini Quilt 2020 Swap 5 years, 11 months ago
Something good had to come out of the spring Lockdown and the UKQU 2020 Mini Swap was, for me, one of the good things! I think we have all found our inner resilience during this challenging time and it has…
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You make it sound simple, but it is beautifully designed and superbly stitched.
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Thank you Maggie.
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Love this Ruth x
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Skilful Skyful Part 1: Half Square Triangles 5 years, 11 months ago
This is the first of a series of eight blogs which will teach you different techniques used in traditional American block patchwork. Each section will include full, free instructions for two Star blocks using the…
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I wish you had been writing this when I started: I would not have had to learn by making horrible mistakes! Thank you.
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Glad you found it helpful, Maggie – we can always pick up new tips, no matter how long we have been doing patchwork.
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Clover Marking Pens and Pencils 5 years, 11 months ago
Having the right marking tool to suit your project is essential and Clover provide an excellent range. It is advisable to test your chosen marker on a scrap of your fabric before using on the project itself.
Water…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Quilt Block Keeper Bag 5 years, 11 months ago
I’ve been designing a new sampler quilt recently for people that would like to expand their knowledge as a follow on from my beginner’s quilt workshops. Incorporating lots of different techniques in the blocks, I…
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Much prettier than my recycled plastic bags!
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Thanks, Maggie. I love it!
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Thanks Helen, You’ve just given me an idea to use some of my orphan blocks. Exit stage left to root through those hanging in a cupboard!!
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Always good to use them up..
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Our Quilty Pleasures planned a bit of a do 5 years, 11 months ago
What now seems like forever, several years since, I joined a weekend workshop with Sheena Roberts (Green Man Quilts) at the Jane White Sewing Studios. These are at the Ropewalk in Barton on Humber, an arts and c…
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An interesting a lovely read. Makes me wish I was back in UK….. there are no quilters nearby, nor wannabes! But I would love to be a member of a quilt sewing group. Oh well, the sun is calling……. thank you Sylvia. X
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You can join our group Sue! There’s a FB group and have a few virtual members. We sew together the second Saturday of every month. Its fun, and who knows, we could arrange one of our road trips to visit you one day. Wouldn’t that be an adventure!
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What an awe-inspiring set of quilts! A superb workshop by the sound of it!
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Several of our members couldn’t quilt when they first joined, or were very early on with what they did .. and now they are making such amazing quilts!
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Sue Burford wrote a new post, MAKING A FABRIC POSTCARD 5 years, 12 months ago
Although most of the Members of the UKQU, there are a few Newbies who may not have made a Fabric Postcard. So, I thought I would share my Birthday Card Postcard which I have made for my No 1 Grandson!
What you…
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What a super, clear example! I have never thought of using hessian.
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Thank you Margaret. Glad you found it useful. xx
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Denise Inkson wrote a new post, The Cheap Procrastinator – Lockdown Diary Days 29 – 35 6 years ago
Day 29: Star Stitch, with perle thread.
Diary Entry: Cleaning day, but not productive or balanced. The morning was great. Sorted out my sewing corner, my project bag, my embroidery work space and my embroidery…
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Gosh, how DO you fit it all in. You made me sweat just reading your words! Do take care of yourself too. Very best wishes for a good read. xx
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Thank you, sorry for the delay in replying. Things finally caught up with me and I needed to rest. I am still sewing scrubs, but not as manic now.
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Chris Franses wrote a new post, Theme quilts and books 6 years ago
When it comes to designing a quilt it can sometimes help to go with a theme – especially for a sampler or a block of the month – such as ‘seaside’, ‘houses’, ‘trees’. You then have the entertaining task of finding…
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A very timely reminder in these times to look at what we have, and use it!
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Win a Janome Atelier 7 Sewing Machine!! 6 years ago
Here at the website we are delighted to announce we are continuing our relationship with the lovely people at Janome next year, but it remains to announce our second winner…
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Lovely prize
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What a wonderful prize!
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Fabulous Prize!
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Fantastic
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Would love this! Such a fab prize!
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My fingers are crossed as I only have a little Janome gem
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Wonderful opportunity to get a great machine!
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Many thanks, and a Happy New Year to you all!
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Great prize
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Amazing chance to win a fabulous prize
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What a super prize!
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Fantastic Competion – Good Luck to All!!
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I would love to be able to explore the possibilities with this machine and expand my sewing techniques.
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Fingers crossed!
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Fingers crossed!
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Amazing prize. Fingers crossed.
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Great prize
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Great prize
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Great prize!
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Good luck!
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, Scrapology – Love Your Scraps. 6 years ago
How small a scrap of fabric do you keep? The answer is different for everyone. Some scraps I have are tiny but I might just need that particular shade of blue for an appliquéd eye at some point. So during lockdown I…
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Scraps are wonderful. You make something then you get scraps. It is like a free gift. The table mats are a lovely colour combination.
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Thanks Maggie. I love working with scraps and have tried to use up my stash and scraps during lockdown.
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Jane Galley wrote a new post, Make Bags-Shop in Style, Hygienically 6 years ago
Never in our wildest dreams would we have ever imagined the changes to daily life we have had to make over the last couple of months. Who would have thought that we would be disinfecting shopping and parcels as…
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A great thought. I bet no-one washed bags before!
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I imagine a lot more people are doing it now 🙂
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Love this idea, will be joining in xxx
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it will be lovely to have you there
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Carolyn Gibbs wrote a new post, Planning a Sampler Quilt: Part 1 – fabrics 6 years ago
A “Sampler Quilt” is one which has many different blocks, usually separated by sashing strips.
They are very popular with those who like to experiment (or get bored easily), as you only do each block once, and can…
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Agree…sampler is a great way to start. Great blog Carolyn.
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Thanks Lyn
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Chris Franses wrote a new post, Musings on quilts and gardening 6 years ago
Many quilters are also gardeners. Have you ever wondered why this is? I was pondering on it as I wandered round the garden taking photos of progress (or lack of) while thinking that I really ought to be getting on…
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Beautiful walk round your garden, Chris x
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Sylvia Priest – webmaster and quilter wrote a new post, Vlieseline Quilt-along 6 years ago
As we all now know, The 2020 Festival of Quilts will switch to an online format to accommodate as many of the annual quilting events and competitions as possible. To celebrate this event, Vlieseline has…
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Helen Kent wrote a new post, So, You Have a Question? 6 years ago
As a beginner in this wonderful world of patchwork and quilting, you can easily become a little confused with all the terminology and general guidelines that can apply to the many different sections of the craft.…
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